Permits and Licenses
Business Permits
Every business operating in the city limits of Maurice must have the proper licenses and permits. Licenses and permits are obtained through Maurice City Hall located at 405 Lastie Ave., Maurice, LA 70555. The following is contact information for obtaining proper business licenses and permits:
Building Permits
If you are planning to build or purchase and renovate a building, you will need a building permit and your plans will need to be submitted to Maurice City Hall and then approved by Primeaux, Touchet Associates.
CONTACT
Building Permits issued by appointment only
Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
Nichole Bonin, Permit Tech.
Occupational License
If within the City Limits, you need to obtain a Town of Maurice Occupational License.
CONTACT
Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
Nichole Bonin, Assistant Clerk
Alcohol License and a State Permit.
If you are planning on selling alcohol, you will need a Town of Maurice Alcohol License and a State Permit.
CONTACT
Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
Nichole Bonin, Assistant Clerk
Food Related Businesses
Firms engaged in handling, processing, packaging and warehousing of food should contact the City and State Departments of Health
CONTACT
Vermilion Parish Health Unit
2501 Charity Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-1443
Department of Health and Hospitals provides additional information on their website for new businesses.
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/632/n/228
Certain other local permits may be needed, depending on the type of business. When you register for your occupational license, be sure to ask what permits are required.
Setting Up Utilities
The following are contact information for various utility providers in Maurice. From electricity to gas, water, waste management, and internet services, you’ll find what you need right here. Explore our list to connect with providers, establish services, and keep your business running smoothly.
Utilities
Water & Sewage
CONTACT
Maurice City Hall – 337-893-6406
Claire Meche, Utility Clerk
GAS
CONTACT
CenterPoint Energy
Customer Account Set Up—800-477-0177
Electricity
CONTACT
Entergy
Customer Account Set Up—800-368-3749
Loss of Power–800-968-8243
Telephone and Internet Service Providers
AT & T
(800) 288-2020
COX Communications
(337) 893-3376
Trash Services
Waste Connections
(Contracted by VPPJ)
(337) 873-3986
We're Here To Help
Send us a message for more information
General Meetings
Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00PM. Agendas are posted at our municipal building and at the Maurice post office. Minutes are published in the Abbeville Meridional, the Maurice Meeting Room, and the Maurice Post Office.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23( C ) of the Louisiana Constitution
and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Town of Maurice will be held at its regular meeting place, Maurice City Hall Municipal Building located at 405 Lastie Avenue, Maurice, LA on August 21, 2024 at 6:00p.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $67,280.54, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $5,241.22.
Date/Time | Agenda | Minutes |
---|---|---|
November 15, 2023 | Regular Meeting 11-15-2023 | 11-15-2023 Minutes |
December 20, 2023 | Regular Meeting 12-20-2023 | 12-20-2023 Minutes |
January 17, 2024 | Regular Meeting 01-17-2024 | 01-17-2024 Minutes |
February 21, 2024 | Regular Meeting 02-21-2024 | 02-21-2024 Minutes |
March 20, 2024 | Regular Meeting 03-20-2024 | 03-20-2024 Minutes |
April 17, 2024 | Regular Meeting 04-17-2024 | 04-17-2024 Minutes |
May 15, 2024 | Regular Meeting 05-15-2024 | 05-15-2024 Minutes |
June 5, 2024 | Special Meeting 06-05-2024 | 06-05-2024 Minutes |
June 12, 2024* | Regular Meeting 06-12-2024 | 06-12-2024 Minutes |
July 17, 2024 | Regular Meeting 07-17-2024 | 07-17-2024 Minutes |
August 21, 2024 | Regular Meeting 08-21-2024 | |
September 18, 2024 | ||
October 16, 2024 | ||
November 20, 2024 | ||
December 18, 2024 |
(*Meetings subject to change depending on holiday schedule)
Mayor's court
is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30PM
(Mayor's court subject to change depending on holiday schedule)